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Creator

Shimek, Bohumil, 1861-1937

Abstract

The field notes and diary document two of Bohumil Shimek's trips in Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, July - August 1907. Pages are numbered. Includes copied extracts from reference texts, followed by entries describing observations of terrain seen enroute and observations of cuts into the landscape. These are numbered, tabbed, and describe samples taken, color, composition, appearance, measurements of layers, evidence of erosion, photographs taken. Locations include Dubuque to Bellevue.

Date Range

1907

Start Date

Jun 30, 1907

End Date

Aug 31, 1907

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